Another Year Is Dawning
--Francis Ridley Havergal (1874)

Another year is dawning,
Dear Master, let it be,
In working, or in waiting,
Another year with Thee.
 
Another year of mercies,
Of faithfulness and grace;
Another year of gladness
In the shining of Thy face.
 
Another year of progress,
Another year of praise,
Another year of proving
Thy presence all the days.
 
Another year of service,
Of witness of Thy love,
Another year of training
For holier work above.
 
Another year is dawning,
Dear Master, let it be
On earth, or else in heaven
Another year for Thee.

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Frances Ridley Havergal (1836-1879) was an English poet and hymn writer. Began writing verse at age seven. Her most widely known hymn is "Take My Life and Let It Be." Also wrote the words for "Like A River Glorious," "I Gave My Life for Thee," and "Who Is on the Lord's Side?"